*Source - Storm Data Publication published by the National Climatic Data Center and severe weather reports issued by the National Weather Service.
Date | County | Description | Length (miles) | Width (yards) | |
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1 | January 21, 2017 | Barnwell, Bamberg | (EF2) Upper energy interacted with a warm front to produce severe thunderstorms, including tornadoes, mainly across southern portions of the CSRA and Southern Midlands. The tornado touched down west of Monarch Road in Barnwell County about 4.5 miles north of the town of Barnwell. It tracked to the ENE through Barnwell State Park, then across Highway 3, and Bufords Branch Road, just south of Blackville, then continued to the ENE and moved out of Barnwell County and into Bamberg County near US Hwy 78. Most of the damage observed along the path was rated EF0 or EF1, but the tornado did briefly strengthen into a weak EF2 as it crossed through Barnwell State Park. Hundreds of trees were either snapped at the trunk or uprooted. Numerous trees fell on homes resulting in roof damage. Several structures were either heavily damaged or destroyed. The greatest structural damage occurred to a single wide mobile home SW of Blackville that rolled several times and had the floors separated from the undercarriage. The female resident of this home was trapped and sustained injuries. Other structures suffered extensive roof damage, including several chicken houses. In Bamberg the tornado then moved northeast across Fox Glove Road, before dissipating just prior to the Orangeburg County line. A power pole was snapped, a pivot irrigation system was flipped over and several softwood trees were uprooted(Note: The NCEI Storm Events Database lists this as two separate tornadoes.) |
13.78 | 1000-1600 |
2 | January 21, 2017 | Orangeburg | (EF1) The tornado touched down near Highway 70 near the Orangeburg-Bamberg County line, then continued northeast across Cope Road before dissipating near the intersection of Deer Trail Road and Whisenhunt Road. Most of the damage observed along the path was rated EF0, but the tornado did briefly strengthen into an EF1 near the intersection of Highway 70 and Cope Road/Highway 332. In this vicinity, three mobile homes were heavily damaged and a metal farm building collapsed. Numerous trees were either snapped or uprooted. NWS storm survey found an EF0 tornado intermittently touched down in wooded areas from Two Mile Road to near Bland Baptist Road. One tree fell on a home causing minor damage. |
5.47 | 400 |
3 | February 15, 2017 | Horry | (EF1) A survey conducted by the National Weather Service concluded an EF-1 tornado first touched down near Adrian Highway, just east of Sabrina Lane and caused some minor tree damage. The tornado then moved nearly parallel to Adrian Highway and caused extensive tree damage and damage to numerous farm buildings and sheds. Power lines were also reportedly down in the area. As the tornado continued to move east, just east of Hucks Road, it snapped dozens of trees. Two homes sustained damage in this area, one of which had windows blown out. The tornado crossed Johnson Shelly Road and stayed just north of New Dawn Lane causing dozens of snapped trees. Near the intersection of New Dawn Lane and Highway 19, a small barn was destroyed and a large shed was completely damaged. The tornado continued east and crossed New Home Circle where it nearly toppled a single wide trailer and caused damage to a couple other trailers. The tornado lifted in a field just west of Gause Road after being on the ground for about 10 minutes and just under 5 miles. The tornado had estimated maximum winds of 110 mph. |
4.92 | 60 |
4 | April 3, 2017 | Pickens | (EF0) A line of showers and thunderstorms developing ahead of a cold front pushes across Upstate South Carolina during the afternoon. In addition to locally damaging winds, several brief, weak tornadoes touched down, including a fatal tornado in Union County. NWS Storm survey found a short tornado path within large area of downburst damage in Central. The tornado very briefly touched down near the intersection of Joseph St and Wood St, bringing down dozens of trees in a wooded area behind residences. |
0.09 | 40 |
5 | April 3, 2017 | Pickens, Greenville | (EF0)
NWS storm survey determined a tornado touched down in eastern Pickens County near Saluda Dam and Pistol Club Roads, downing trees, damaging outbuildings, and ripping metal sheeting off roofs at a farm site. Some minor structural damage, mainly in the form of missing shingles, occurred to a nearby house. The tornado weakened as it moved E/NE and may have lifted briefly before crossing into Greenville County at Saluda Lake. In Greenville County, multiple trees were blown down, with trees down on vehicles and a trailer on White Horse Rd.(Note: The NCEI Storm Events Database lists this as two separate tornadoes.) |
2.84 | 50 |
6 | April 3, 2017 | Laurens | (EF0) NWS storm survey found a tornado path that roughly paralleled Owens Rd, touching down just east of highway 14 and lifting after about 3/4 mile. Most of the damage consisted of downed trees, but some Minor Structural damage occurred, mainly in the form of minor roof damage. One tree fell on a mobile home. |
0.74 | 75 |
7 | April 3, 2017 | Union | (EF1)
NWS Storm survey found the path of an EF1 tornado that began around healing springs Church Road and Eaves Road, moving northeast between these Two Roads, then lifting near the intersection of Eaves Rd and old highway 176. A mobile home on Eaves Rd was overturned off its frame and flipped multiple times. A 65-year-old male occupant of the home was killed. |
0.74 | 150 |
8 | April 3, 2017 | Union | (EF0)
NWS survey team reported a weak tornado touched down briefly, knocking down a few trees. |
0.01 | 50 |
9 | April 3, 2017 | Aiken | (EF0)
Several trees downed in multiple directions along Longwood Dr indicates that a brief tornado occurred in the Aiken Estates subdivision. |
0.06 | 25 |
10 | April 3, 2017 | Aiken | (EF1)
The tornado touched down near Old Shoals Road just south of Abney Rd where it snapped numerous pine trees, resulting in EF1 damage. The tornado then weakened as it moved in a general eastward direction, snapping additional pine trees as it crossed Shealy Pond Rd and then Alberta Peach Rd before dissipating. |
0.87 | 100 |
11 | April 3, 2017 | Hampton | (EF0)
The tornado touched down about 2.7 miles east of Gifford, SC, then traveled approximately one third of a mile east-northeast before lifting near Thomas Hamilton Road. The damage was limited to uprooting of small trees. Maximum wind speeds were estimated to be 80 mph. More widespread tree damage was just south of the tornado, associated with straight-line winds. |
0.28 | 240 |
12 | April 3, 2017 | Calhoun | (EF2)
The tornado touched down near the Orangeburg and Calhoun County line near Pasture Lane. The tornado moved east-northeast for about 6.5 miles. The tornado lifted just before Highway 6 near Kings Grant Rd. The most significant damage occurred along Sikes Rd near Belleville Rd and extended eastward to Mossdale Rd. A row of power poles along Sikes Rd and Mossdale Rd were snapped near their base. Several structures were heavily damaged, including several barns, large metal storage buildings, and roof damage to homes. There were numerous hardwood and softwood trees that were either uprooted or snapped along the path of the tornado. A pivot tilt irrigation system along US Highway 176 was overturned. |
6.72 | 600 |
13 | April 5, 2017 | Edgefield, Saluda | (EF1) With a mean upper trough axis to our west, a lead impulse moved through our region in a SW flow aloft Wednesday. At the surface, a stationary front was stretched across central SC/GA, with a cold front to our west, that came through late Wednesday night. Upper energy, diurnal heating, strong low to mid level jets, and the surface front, contributed to moderate to strong instabilities, along with strong shear. This produced severe thunderstorm activity, including a few tornadoes, along with numerous reports of strong damaging straight-line wind gusts and large hail. Tornado damage began in Edgefield County on the east side of Johnston near Winthrow Avenue and continued northeast into Saluda County.The tornado touched down in Edgefield County near Johnston and moved to the ENE into Saluda County through Ward before dissipating northwest of Ridge Spring off of Murphy Farm Road. Widespread hardwood and pine trees were uprooted and snapped causing damage to multiple homes and vehicles. Most of the damage was EF-0 and EF-1, but EF-2 damage with peak wind speeds near 115 mph was noted near Ward. In addition, the top of a concrete silo was destroyed. Trees were uprooted and snapped causing damage to multiple homes and vehicles. Most of the damage was EF-0 and EF-1 in Edgefield County. One female received minor injuries when a branch fell on her vehicle causing her windshield to shatter.(Note: The NCEI Storm Events Database lists this as two separate tornadoes.) |
1.07 | 1000 |
14 | April 5, 2017 | Lexington | (EF0)
Brief tornado touchdown uprooted a tree at the intersection of Old Cherokee Rd and Rollingwood Dr. |
0.01 | 75 |
15 | April 5, 2017 | Anderson | (EF0)
National Weather Service storm survey found a small area of tornado damage3 miles WNW of Saylors Crossroads within a broader swath of less intense downburst damage. The tornado briefly touched down on Bryant Rd near Highway 413. Damage was mainly confined to uprooted or snapped trees. |
0.14 | 50 |
16 | April 5, 2017 | Anderson | (EF0)
NWS Storm survey found a small area of tornado damage within a wider swatch of less intense downburst damage. The tornado briefly touched down off Brook St on the southwest side of Honea Path. Numerous trees were blown down, while a patio and carport structure were also damaged. |
0.06 | 30 |
17 | May 4, 2017 | Colleton | (EF1)
A National Weather Service storm survey team confirmed a EF1 tornado in Colleton County. The tornado initially touched down approximately half of a mile southwest of the Hendersonville rest area off of Interstate 95, with a north-northeast intermittent path. Along the path, the tornado crossed State Road S-15-28, snapping several trees. The tornado then continued north-northeast where it caused damage to a house and barn just north of Black Creek Road. Several snapped and uprooted trees along with a few down power poles also occurred at this location. The tornado then continued north-northeast crossing Magellan Road, where approximately 100 trees were snapped. The tornado then continued north-northeast where it produced tree and home damage along Cane Branch Road. At this point, the tornado path became continuous from the damage along Cane Branch Road until the tornado dissipated along Interstate 95. Damage to a house on Cane Branch road included a 6,500 pound boat and trailer being displaced about 30 yards from their original position, a golf cart being lifted up and moved about 20 yards, two large branches being driven through the side of the house, several windows being broken out, and significant damage to metal rooting material. In addition, the house was shifted a bit on its foundation. The tornado then continued north-northeast toward Sniders Highway, where it produced minor roof and siding damage to a mobile home, tossed a trampoline into a tree line about 20 feet off the ground, snapped a few trees and severely damaged an old barn. The tornado then crossed Highway 63, snapping 2 power poles and causing minor roof and siding damage to a 2 story home. The tornado continued north crossing Donald Duck Point, where a mobile home was seen leaning on cinder blocks along with skirting destroyed. The tornado then continued north, gaining strength and width while approaching Walterboro. The maximum tornado strength and width was surveyed about one fourth of a mile west of a large shopping complex along Highway 64, where approximately 1,000 trees were either snapped uprooted and severely damaged. The tornado then continued on a north-northeast track damaging dozens of trees while crossing Mount Carmel Road, before lifting approximately 2 miles of exit 57 on Interstate 95 off of Windmere Lane where damage to trees, power lines, and a large billboard occurred. |
12.52 | 440 |
18 | May 4, 2017 | Colleton | (EF1)
A National Weather Service storm survey team confirmed an EF1 tornado near Walterboro in Colleton County. The tornado touched down just west of McLeod Road, damaging the roofing and siding of a home. The tornado then traveled north-northeast producing intermittent damage along the path. The tornado produced extensive tree damage along Allen Creek just to the west of Highway 15 where approximately 100 trees were snapped off, uprooted, or severely damaged. The tornado produced fence damage along Highway 15 just north of Allen Creek and thereafter produced intermittent tree damage along the path. The tornado crossed a corn field about 2 miles east of Canadys where a convergent wind pattern was clearly evident. The tornado snapped off, uprooted, or damaged numerous trees in this area before dissipating just south of the Edisto River. |
6.03 | 125 |
19 | April 5, 2017 | (EF0)
A National Weather Service storm survey team confirmed an EF1 tornado that touched down in Colleton County near Canadys and continued into Dorchester County where it eventually dissipated. The tornado touched down just north of Highway 61 and west of Sandy Landing Lane where it snapped off, uprooted, and damaged trees. The tornado then moved to the north-northeast and crossed the Edisto River into Dorchester County. The tornado snapped off, uprooted and damaged trees on the Dorchester County side of the Edisto River before dissipating near Utsey Hill Road. (Note: The NCEI Storm Events Database lists this as two separate tornadoes.) |
2.02 | 150 | |
20 | May 4, 2017 | Orangeburg | (EF1)
An NWS Storm Survey Team confirmed that a tornado touched down on White Sands Road about 3 miles SSW of Holly Hill, South Carolina in Orangeburg County. The tornado traveled NE snapping hardwood and pine trees. Two trees fell on a mobile home located on Cocoa Circle about 2 miles SSW of Holly Hill. The two people in the mobile home at the time, a mother and her daughter, sought shelter in a room located near the end of the mobile home and were not injured. In the same area, a tree fell onto three vehicles located on Caufield Court. Damage patterns showed a cross wind component typical of tornadic storms. The tornado continued NE into the town limits of Holly Hill where it ripped the metal roof off of a section of a strip mall at the intersection of Old State Road and Pine Street. The tornado then lifted at approximately 906 PM. Damage surveyed was consistent with EF-1 damage with wind speeds no greater than 103 MPH. |
3.08 | 150 |
21 | May 4, 2017 | Darlington | (EF1)
A survey conducted by the National Weather Service concluded an EF1 tornado with winds to 95 mph first touched down along Fisherman Road, north of Andrews Mill Road where winds estimated up to 80 mph uprooted a few large trees which fell onto a garage. The tornado lifted and then touched down again near Mineral Springs St. where it damaged several trees as it moved north across Oates Highway. After crossing Oates Highway, the tornado caused significant roof and awning damage to a home on Dudley Drive. A tin carport at this location was blown a few hundred yards. As the tornado continued north, the most significant damage occurred to two mobile homes on Philadelphia St. One home was destroyed while the other sustained heavy damage. Although four occupants were inside the destroyed home at the time, none were injured. The tornado crossed E 7 Pines St. and into a wooded area before dissipating. |
2.07 | 75 |
22 | May 4, 2017 | Darlington | (EF1)
A survey conducted east of Hartsville by the National Weather Service concluded an EF1 tornado with winds to 100 mph first touched down south of Swift Creek Rd. and damaged a few trees before overturning a RV trailer where one occupant was injured. A mobile home was destroyed in this area and a utility trailer was flipped. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted as the tornado continued north across Swift Creek Rd. It was in this area where several homes sustained damage to siding and awnings and one business was also damaged. The tornado continued across Hartland Dr. and lifted in a stand of trees after crossing S Marquis Highway. |
0.86 | 75 |
23 | may 4, 2017 | Chesterfield | (EF0)
An NWS Storm Survey Team confirmed that an EF-0 tornado touched down near L E Byrd Road southeast of Patrick and uprooted a few trees and snapped large limbs. A few farm buildings were destroyed. A couple of single wide mobile homes experienced roof and skirting damage. |
0.20 | 75 |
24 | May 24, 2017 | (EF1)
An upper disturbance ahead of an upper trough, combined with considerable atmospheric instability, moisture, and shear ahead of an approaching surface cold front, to produce shower and thunderstorm activity. Some severe thunderstorms produced tornadoes, strong damaging wind gusts, locally heavy rain, and some hail. An NWS Storm Survey Team determined that a tornado touched down near Fruit Hill Road just north of Highway 378. Then continued northeast crossing Henley Road and Old Charleston Road. The tornado produced EF-0 and EF-1 damage, traveling a total of 3 miles before lifting near the intersection of Old Chappell Ferry Road and Simmons Road. Numerous trees were either snapped or uprooted along the damage path and sheet metal was lifted off the roof of a small outbuilding. The strongest wind speeds of up to 110 mph occurred on Fruit Hill Road where 2 cedar trees were snapped at the trunks and thrown up to 20 yards. |
2.88 | 75 | |
25 | May 24, 2017 | Saluda, Newberry | (EF2)
A NWS Storm Survey Team found that a tornado touched down in northern Saluda County, about 2 miles southwest of the Saluda River. The tornado continued northeast across the Saluda River and into Newberry County, passing about 2 miles south of Prosperity and dissipating about 3 miles east of Prosperity near Mid Carolina High School. The tornado produced EF-0 and EF-1 damage along most of its path. However, there was a small area of EF-2 wind damage with winds up to 115 mph near Stoney Hill Road and Fire Tower Road, and also near Macedonia Church Road and Cy Schumpert Road.Numerous trees were either snapped or uprooted along the damage path, with several trees down on homes and vehicles. Where the tornado was strongest, several masonry outbuildings had their walls blown out. Small outbuildings were moved as much as 20 yards, and large hardwood trees were splintered with the tops thrown as far as 30 yards. |
12.1 | 250 |
26 | May 24, 2017 | Lancaster | (EF0)
A NWS Storm Survey Team determined that a tornado touched down northeast of Lancaster close to the North Carolina State Line near Shiloh Unity Road. The tornado continued northward causing EF-0 damage to crops and trees near Locker Road. The tornado was in Lancaster County for 0.5 miles having a path width of no more than 50 yards. The maximum wind speed during this time was 75 mph. The tornado moved across the state line, into Union County North Carolina. |
0.67 | 50 |
27 | September 11, 2017 | Charleston | (EF0)
A National Weather Service storm survey team confirmed an EF0 tornado on Joint Base Charleston in. The weak, short-lived tornado, associated with the outer rain bands of Tropical Storm Irma, touched down near the Joint Base Charleston flight line and traveled along a discontinuous path toward the north-northwest. The tornado pushed back the edge of the roof on the control tower, damaged fascia of a nearby building near the flight line, and damaged the roof of another metal building on the base. Farther northwest on the Wrenwoods Golf Course, the tornado blew down two large oak trees and snapped large branches of other trees. The tornado then dissipated just beyond the north side of the golf course, about 2 minutes after touchdown. |
1.46 | 60 |
28 | September 11, 2017 | Charleston | (EF1)
A National Weather Service storm survey team confirmed an EF1 tornado in Legare Farms on Johns Island. The tornado touched down along the west bank of the Stono River near the junction of Abbapoola Creek. The tornado initially traveled north-northwest near the Stono River, destroying a shed, snapping a large live oak tree at the trunk, and damaging several other trees. In this area, the tornado also pulled from the ground a well pump and cement anchors for a chain link fence. The tornado then knocked a home off pilings, and the displaced residence incurred significant roof damage and crushed a pickup truck which was parked under the damaged house. The tornado then turned toward the north and northeast, damaging multiple trees before lifting along the west bank of the Stono River. |
0.43 | 30 |
29 | September 11, 2017 | (EF0)
A National Weather Service storm survey team confirmed an EF0 tornado on James Island. The weak, short-lived tornado, associated with an outer rainband of Tropical Storm Irma, touched down in a marsh north of Schooner Creek and tracked north-northwest. The tornado uprooted a live oak tree and damaged another tree at the edge of the marsh. The tornado then damaged a residence on the southeast side of Seaward Drive, blowing of part of the southeast and northwest facing roof. The tornado then crossed Seaward Drive, damaging another tree and blowing 4 shutters off the southeast facing side of a residence on Lynne Avenue. Debris carried from the Seaward Drive residence also damaged a soffit on the Lynne Avenue home. The tornado then lifted south of Parrot Point Creek. |
0.12 | 55 | |
30 | September 11, 2017 | Bamberg | (EF0)
NWS storm survey team confirmed an EF-0 tornado touched down just NE of Olar, SC. The tornado was associated with the circulation of tropical cyclone Irma. The tornado touched down just northwest of the town of Olar along Thunder Road. The tornado continued north-northwest for approximately 2 miles. The tornado crossed Thunder Road, Red Fox Road, Memorial Church Road and dissipated before reaching Ehrhardt Road near Govan, SC.. The tornado downed a few trees and several large limbs along it's path. The tornado was brief, only staying on the ground for approximately 4 minutes. |
2.00 | 50 |
31 | September 11, 2017 | Charleston | (EF0)
A National Weather Service Storm Survey team confirmed an EF0 tornado in Mount Pleasant. The weak, short-lived tornado, associated with an outer rainband of Tropical Storm Irma, formed over the marsh area between Mount Pleasant and Sullivan's Island. The tornado first moved into the south end of Pine Island View Road, then moved quickly north-northwest over the eastern ends of Oak Landing Road and Green Path Lane, before dissipating back on Pine Island View Road. Although no significant structural damage was observed, there were many large tree limbs down, some uprooted trees, and one wooden fence completely blown down. |
0.57 | 90 |
32 | October 8, 2017 | Laurens | (EF0)
As the remnants of Tropical Cyclone Nate moved north across Alabama and into Middle Tennessee, outer rain bands associated with the cyclone and scattered thunderstorms developing ahead of the bands impacted Upstate South Carolina during the afternoon and evening. Multiple tornadoes, with a couple of strong tornadoes developed in association with some of these storms. NWS storm survey found an area of weak tornado damage that began near the Highway 72/Highway 221 intersection. Although the damage path was lost northeast of this location in a heavily wooded area, dual pol radar data indicated the tornado likely continued to the north/northeast to Highway 39, where additional damage was found along Beaverdam Church Rd and Teague Rd. The tornado continued north/northeast, lifting southeast of Laurens. Damage was confined to mostly minor damage to homes, a few damaged or destroyed outbuildings, and numerous downed trees and large limbs. |
12.00 | 100 |
33 | October 8, 2017 | Cherokee | (EF1)
NWS storm survey found a short tornado path in northwest Cherokee County, along Robb School Rd between Barbara Ave and Oliver's Way, with damage primarily limited to two residences. These homes received mostly minor exterior and roof damage, although some plywood was torn off the exterior of an attic of one home. The interior of this home received water damage from subsequent heavy rainfall. Flying debris broke out windows and caused additional exterior damage. Multiple trees were also blown down in the area. |
0.07 | 100 |
34 | October 8, 2017 | Newberry | (EF1)
The tornado initially touched down on the northern bank of Lake Greenwood on Pineland Road near Fawn Court and continued north-northeast to Workman Kelly Road. Numerous large hardwood and softwood trees were snapped at their trunks on both roads. The tornado continued north-northeast to the intersection of Highway 39 and Salter Road. This is where the tornado damaged the roof of a home and severely damaged the roof and building of a workshop. Much of the metal roofing was destroyed then blown across the property. The two garage doors of the building were blown inward. A wood framed work shed with a metal roof with significant weight was lifted from it's base and landed in the nearby woods. A portion of the front porch of the home was lifted and landed in the back yard. A large work trailer was overturned in the back yard and damage done to a few trees around the house. Along Poplar Spring Road, several trees were snapped at their trunks as the tornado continued northward. The tornado lifted before reaching Vaughnville Church Road approximately 2.4 miles after initially touching down. The tornado lasted approximately 7 minutes. |
2.60 | 50 |
35 | October 8, 2017 | Pickens | (EF2)
NWS storm survey found a non-continuous path of tornado damage that began at Maxey Dr near the center of Norris. Multiple trees were blown down, several outbuildings damaged or destroyed, and a home received moderate roof damage at this location. The first of several short breaks in the damage path occurred there, but the path was picked up again in an area along Robinson Bridge Rd, just north of Jule Merck Rd, where the most significant damage was observed. The roof of a brick home was completely removed and part of an exterior wall collapsed. Two mobile homes were also completely destroyed in this area. The path was lost again downstream of this location, in a mostly inaccessible area roughly paralleling Twelvemile Creek, but additional tree damage and minor damage to a mobile home was found along Liberty Highway between Nix Rd and Sweetbriar Rd. Yet another break in the path was observed to the north/northeast of this location, but additional damage to trees and outbuildings was observed along South Belle Shoals Rd and Allgood Bridge Rd. A final area of damage was found just west of downtown Pickens, with roofing material removed from a home on Bradley Dr and multiple trees down along Shady Grove Rd. |
8.42 | 300 |
36 | October 8, 2017 | Laurens, Spartanburg | (EF2)
NWS storm survey found a second, stronger tornado touched down in Laurens County, approximately 4 miles north/northeast of where the first tornado lifted, or on the east side of Laurens, near the intersection of Fleming St Ext and Torrington Rd. Significant damage was observed along Irwin Rd, between Hazelnut Ct and Cashew Trl, where several manufactured homes were severely damaged or destroyed. An occupant of one of these homes was injured. The tornado continued north/northeast to near the intersection of I-385 and Highway 49. From there, the tornado traveled roughly along Highway 49. A frame home in this area had its roof completely removed and multiple cinder block and brick walls collapsed. Otherwise, the tornado continued to damage many outbuildings and blew down numerous trees and tree limbs. The tornado moved away from Highway 49 near the intersection of Highway 308 and while the damage path was lost in this rural area, dual pol radar data indicated the tornado continued north/northeast, crossing into Spartanburg County less than a mile north of Highway 49. In Spartanburg County the tornado damaged outbuildings and downed trees and large limbs on Highway 92 and along Watson Rd near Cross Anchor Highway. The most significant damage in Spartanburg County was found in the Glenn Springs community, at the intersection of Highway 215 and Glenn Springs Rd, where an outbuilding was destroyed and others damaged, numerous trees were downed, and homes received minor structural damage. (Note: The NCEI Storm Events Database lists this as two separate tornadoes.) |
22.28 | 200 |
37 | October 8, 2017 | Union | (EF0)
NWS storm survey found a short tornado path in Union County along Haney Rd near the intersection of Mount Lebanon Rd. Damage was primarily limited to downed trees, although a couple of houses received minor exterior damage, while some underskirting was removed from a mobile home. |
0.21 | 200 |
38 | October 8, 2017 | Greenville | (EF0)
NWS storm survey found an area of tornado damage in the Lake Lanier area in extreme norteast Greenville County. Tornado impacted the Lake Lanier area. The tornado initially touched down about a half mile south of the lake, blowing down numerous trees, causing mostly minor structural damage to homes and damaging multiple outbuildings, although one home did have a large part of its roof removed. Some trees fell on structures and vehicles. The tornado moved almost due north to the lake, with additional damage noted on both shores. No further damage was found north of the lake in South Carolina. |
1.38 | 200 |
39 | October 23, 2017 | Spartanburg | (EF1)
A band of rain showers along and ahead of a strong cold front quickly intensified during the afternoon across Upstate South Carolina. Multiple severe and/or tornadic thunderstorms developed within the line, with multiple tornadoes, some of which were quite strong, reported across the area. This was the second tornado outbreak to impact the Upstate in just over two weeks, and for the most part, the same counties that were impacted on October 8th were once again affected on the 23rd. In fact, a Cherokee County tornado from the 23rd passed within several hundred feet of an event that occurred on the 8th. NWS storm survey found the path of a tornado that began near the intersection of Highway 101 and Neilson Rd. The tornado moved north/northeast uprooting and snapping numerous trees along Greenpond Rd and Switzer Green Pond Rd. Some structural damage was also noted to homes in this area, mainly minor roof damage and damage to gutters and siding. The path of the tornado was lost in the area around Pearson Rd and pine Hills Rd, where it entered a heavily wooded valley near the Tyger River, but dual pol radar data indicated the tornado likely continued through this area. The track was picked up again in the area between Bethany Church Rd and Highway 290. Many downed trees were observed from that area northeast toward Reidville Rd, where damage became less intense and more sporadic. The tornado continued northeast to near the I-26/Highway 29 intersection, where the path made an eastward jog. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted in neighborhood off Highway 29 just east of Westgate Mall. Although a distinct tornado path was lost in this area, extensive Straight-line wind damage continued downstream of the tornado path. |
12.68 | 100 |
40 | October 23, 2017 | Spartanburg | (EF2)
NWS survey found that a second, more intense tornado touched down on the northwest side of Spartanburg, along Business 85 near Spartanburg Community College. The tornado reached its peak intensity almost immediately upon touching down, as a warehouse building near the intersection of Spring St and Simuel Rd suffered extensive damage, with the collapse of an exterior wall, and much of the roof removed. Multiple trailers were damaged or destroyed and several cars flipped in a parking lot at an adjacent business at Garrett Rd and Spring St. A person who sought shelter in a glass booth under a metal awning structure at this location was hospitalized with burst ear drums due to the extreme change in air pressure. A warehouse building also lost much of its roofing here. The tornado continued east/northeast, paralleling Business 85, snapping trees along New Cut Rd, and collapsing a wall at another warehouse style building on Buffington Rd. The tornado appeared to weaken considerably from this point, with damage primarily limited to downed trees and limbs until the path ended near the intersection of Business 85 and Highway 9. |
3.02 | 350 |
41 | October 23, 2017 | Cherokee | (EF1)
NWS Storm survey found the path of an EF1 tornado that began about 1 mile southeast of Chesnee near the Cherokee/Spartanburg county line. Damage associated with this tornado was largely confined to uprooted and snapped trees as it moved northeast, crossing Highway 11, Keg Town Mill Rd, and North Green River Rd before crossing into Rutherford County in North Carolina near Camp Ferry Rd. However, a couple of outbuildings were also damaged. |
3.28 | 150 |
42 | October 23, 2017 | Cherokee | (EF2)
NWS storm survey found the path of a strong tornado that touched down near the intersection of Farmington Rd and Meadowview Rd, with damage initially confined to downed trees. The tornado moved north/northeast to the intersection of Fairview Rd and Highway 11, where two homes sustained EF2 damage, with much of the roofs of both homes removed. The tornado appeared to weaken northeast of this location, with damage confined mainly to minor structural damage and downed trees and power lines until it reached the area near the intersection of Furnace Mill Rd and Robb School Rd. A frame home slid off its foundation on W Diesel Dr, resulting in virtual destruction of the home. The path of the tornado through this area was less than 1000 ft west of a short track tornado that impacted the area around Robb School Rd and Twin Bridge Rd on October 8th 2017. The tornado weakened again from there, with damage confined to downed trees and tree limbs as it moved into Cleveland County between Twin Bridges Rd and McCraw Rd. |
4.58 | 150 |
43 | October 23, 2017 | Horry | (EF1)
A storm survey conducted by the National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 tornado touched down near the intersection of Old Reaves Ferry Rd. and Inman Cir. and tracked to the northeast. Considerable tree damage was observed between Inman Cir. and the Waccamaw River. The team observed numerous trees, up to 16 inches in diameter, snapped and many large limbs were also broken out of the tree tops. On the east side of Inman Cir., a window was blown out of a garage and the garage door buckled slightly. Winds were estimated to 95 mph. The tornado had a path length of just over a third of a mile and a maximum path width of 75 yards. The tornado was on the ground for less than 2 minutes. |
0.36 | 75 |
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